Best of Bashar al-Assad

Best of Bashar al-Assad

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MOHAMMED HUWAIS

Pro-Syrian regime activists, one holding up a poster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, shout slogans during a march against the Israeli attacks on Syria as they rally outside the United Nations offices in the capital Sanaa, on May 7, 2013. Israeli air raids on Syria at the weekend killed at least 42 soldiers, a watchdog said, fuelling international concern over a spillover of the conflict, as Damascus warned it would strike back. AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED HUWAIS

Pro-Syrian regime activists, one holding up a poster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, shout slogans during a march against the Israeli attacks on Syria as they rally outside the United Nations offices in the capital Sanaa, on May 7, 2013. Israeli air raids on Syria at the weekend killed at least 42 soldiers, a watchdog said, fuelling international concern over a spillover of the conflict, as Damascus warned it would strike back. AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED HUWAIS

Mediterranean Union Leaders Attend Bastille Day Parade

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In this handout photo provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), guest of honor United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon greets Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as Syrian President Bashar Assad smiles (L) on Bastille Day on July 14, 2008 in Paris, France. Leaders joined Bastille Day celebrations by watching a military parade on the Champs-Elysees. The Union of the Mediterranean, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's brain child to increase ties and combat fundamentalism with the North African and Middle Eastern countries, now include all European Union member states on the insistence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

In this handout photo provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), guest of honor United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon greets Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as Syrian President Bashar Assad smiles (L) on Bastille Day on July 14, 2008 in Paris, France. Leaders joined Bastille Day celebrations by watching a military parade on the Champs-Elysees. The Union of the Mediterranean, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's brain child to increase ties and combat fundamentalism with the North African and Middle Eastern countries, now include all European Union member states on the insistence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Addresses The Parliament In Damascus, Syria

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Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad addresses the parliament in Damascus, Syria, March 30, 2011. Bashar Al-Assad delivered his first address to the nation Wednesday since the unprecedented dissent erupted two weeks ago.

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad addresses the parliament in Damascus, Syria, March 30, 2011. Bashar Al-Assad delivered his first address to the nation Wednesday since the unprecedented dissent erupted two weeks ago.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008.

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Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy - Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy - Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008.

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Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy.

Russian President Medvedev Visits Syria

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Syrian President Bashar Assad (R) receives Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) May 10, 2010 in Damascus, Syria. Medvedev is on a two-day state visit and will hold talks focusing on the bilateral relationship between Syria and Russia, amongst other matters.

Syrian President Bashar Assad (R) receives Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) May 10, 2010 in Damascus, Syria. Medvedev is on a two-day state visit and will hold talks focusing on the bilateral relationship between Syria and Russia, amongst other matters.

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Addresses The Parliament In Damascus, Syria

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Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad (C, back) waves as parliament members applaud in Damascus, Syria, March 30, 2011. Bashar Al-Assad delivered his first address to the nation Wednesday since the unprecedented dissent erupted two weeks ago.

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad (C, back) waves as parliament members applaud in Damascus, Syria, March 30, 2011. Bashar Al-Assad delivered his first address to the nation Wednesday since the unprecedented dissent erupted two weeks ago.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008.

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Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy - Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy And Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Attend A Press Conference At The Elysee Palace On The Eve Of Paris, In Paris, France On July 12, 2008 - Lebanese president Michel Sleiman, Qatari Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attend a press conference at the Elysee Palace on July 12, 2008 in Paris, on the eve of the Paris summit of the Mediterranean countries - Leaders from some 40 countries -- rich and poor, foes and friends -- meet in Paris on Sunday to launch the Union for the Mediterranean, a flagship project of Nicolas Sarkozy - Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

Syrian Colonel Bashar al-Assad attends t

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Syrian Colonel Bashar al-Assad attends the opening of the Dubai air show, 14 November 1999. Assad, 34, is being groomed to take over from his 69-year-old father, President Hafez al-Assad, analysts say.

Syrian Colonel Bashar al-Assad attends the opening of the Dubai air show, 14 November 1999. Assad, 34, is being groomed to take over from his 69-year-old father, President Hafez al-Assad, analysts say.

Pro-Syrian regime activists, one holding up a poster of Syrian... NachrichtenfotoAktivist,Arabischer Frühling,Bashar al-Assad,Bildnis,Büro,Demonstration,Gewalt,Halten,Horizontal,Jemen,Konflikt,Naher und Mittlerer Osten,Politik,Politische Versammlung,Poster,Rufen,Sana'a,Syrien,Transparent,Vereinte NationenPhotographer MOHAMMED HUWAISCollection: AFP 2013 AFPPro-Syrian regime activists, one holding up a poster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, shout slogans during a march against the Israeli attacks on Syria as they rally outside the United Nations offices in the capital Sanaa, on May 7, 2013. Israeli air raids on Syria at the weekend killed at least 42 soldiers, a watchdog said, fuelling international concern over a spillover of the conflict, as Damascus warned it would strike back. AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED HUWAIS (Photo credit should read MOHAMMED HUWAIS/AFP/Getty Images)